The Old Curiosity Shop (version 2)

Written in the years 1840 to 1841, when Dickens was twenty-eight years old, this is a ‘Road’ tale in the very best tradition. Little Nell Trent and her Grandfather are the main characters, who secretly set off from their home under cover of night, to escape the wicked dwarf Quilp. Pursued across England, their adventures lead them through poverty stricken city areas where several destitute people offer them aid on their way, into the countryside where they meet the strange, colorful, and sometimes menacing characters for which Dickens is so well known. Grandfather’s mind begins to wander, and he leans even more for help on Nell, who herself is feeling ill and weak. Eventually they reach a safe pasture with a kind gentleman and think their troubles may be over, but heart-breaking tragedy strikes.
(Summary by Mil Nicholson) (24 hr 9 min)

Reviews

One in a MIL-lion

(5 stars)

Chip

Dickens...yeh he's pretty good. He may make a name for himself. But Mil Nicholson...what an amazing ...reader isn't the right word...ACTRESS...that's it. Dickens stories are richly populated with countless characters. Mil gives each a unique voice, and a voice that fits the character. In rapid dialog when many are speaking, she shifts from one to the other seemingly effortlessly. And if a particular character disappears for 5 or 10 chapters, it's the same voice when they return. I have read all of Dickens works, but I am revisiting the ones that Mil has done. And if I accidentally start listening to another reader, it's like nails on a blackboard. Thank you Mil. Thank you.

Superbly read

(5 stars)

Kayshy

quintessential Dickens. excellent road trip story with very well-defined characters. here you find heroes and villains, people Good and Evil, rich and poor alike. while this story certainly does not have a happy ending for the main protagonist, this one will live in my memory for a long time as one of Dickens best. Mill Nicholson is one of the best readers around. She gives a voice to each character and they carry through the entire book. well read and that makes every book she reads worth hearing.

?Got Mil??

(5 stars)

LibriVox populi var. VB

Just finished 65 chapters of Nicholas Nickleby by the astonishing Ms. Nicholson and am back for more. She is beyond amazing in flawless narration which never hits a false note nor even a stumble. Does she direct herself as well? It seems impossible, but not for a towering talent like this. Thank you humbly for your volunteering of these wonderful productions!

A very moving story which was wonderfully read as usual.

(5 stars)

Ed

A very moving work with a more focused storyline than say Little Dorrit (which I also enjoyed). For me though, The Old Curiosity Shop was very gripping.
It describes the life of a young girl and her grandfather as they run to escape oderous characters from the grandfather's past.

Dickens and MIL what a combination!

(5 stars)

Jojo

MIL Nicholson valiantly breathes life into a Dickens classic. I was actually dreading 73 chapters but MIL made it seem as though It were five chapters . I loved the pony too! Bravo MIL!

(5 stars)

null

What a wonderful story with a bittersweet ending. The reader was fantastic bringing to life every character with such finesse. Charles Dickens is trully one of the greatest writer's of his generation.

(4.5 stars)

Mil Nicholson is more than a good reader ,she is a great reader, and my favorite five stars even though the fifth star will not illuminate fully for me

The old curiosity shop

(5 stars)

Lin

Yet another great Dickens book bought to life by the fantastic narration by Mil Nicholson. Mil captures each character so brilliantly, thanks Mil x